Kristi Williams, 41, was found dead Thursday after her boyfriend reported an emergency at the home.

"When we first got the got the call and the first officers arrived at the scene, we called this a death investigation," said ISP Sgt. Jerry Goodin

But that changed overnight.

"Through our investigation that we have done over the last 24 hours, coupled with the information that we've received from the Kentucky Medical Examiner's Office, we are officially calling this a murder investigation," said Goodin.

The preliminary autopsy results showed that Williams died due to severe trauma to the neck area.

Nephew Dan Voyles first found out about her death when she didn't show up to work.

"We don't just want answers, we seek truth in order to properly deal with Kristi's passing," said Voyles.

Williams leaves behind a 19-year-old daughter.

"She was the kind of person that didn't have a lot of need for things. She was a loving person," said Voyles.

According to the boyfriend's mother, he has hired an attorney. Police said it is too early to pinpoint a suspect.

"We've got several people of interest that we are speaking to," said Goodin. "We are taking our time, that's why we are trying to leave no stones unturned, again because we want to arrest the person responsible for Kristi's death."

Hours later, the yellow tape is still surrounding the home as investigators try to gather more evidence in the ongoing investigation.

ISP is leading the investigation. Any with information that can help should call 1-800-872-6743.